It is labelled as E418 - Therefore, there are people with adverse reactions/allergies.

E418 Origin: An Exopolysaccharide {?} produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea {formerly Pseudomonas elodea sp. ATCC 31461 (US Patent 4377636){ie: a Mutant Strain of the typical S. elodea}, from starch {still thinking Corn}. Side effects: High concentrations bring about Flatulence and Bloating, due to fermentation by the intestinal microflora (in the same way as all indigestible Polysaccharides). It has Laxative properties.

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